Landscape Construction Tradesman

About us

At Waratah Group Services, we are a family. We like to build long term relationships with all our stakeholders, of which our staff are our number one! We have been providing Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction and Arboriculture Services to clients all around Sydney for over 25 years. We are growing and this means opportunities are aplenty to the right person. We are a globally recognised ISO-certified organisation committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Come be part of something, come join our Waratah family!

Qualifications & experience

• 5 + years’ experience in the Landscaping industry

• Cert III in Landscape Trade desirable or similar qualification

• Good knowledge in landscape construction

• Have operated effectively heavy landscape construction equipment such as excavators, skid steers, track dumpers etc

• Have run decent sized and complex jobs (preferably both hardscape and softscape, including residential, parks, gardens, tree planting etc)

• Detailed understanding of landscaping processes

• Great time management and communication skills to ensure that deadlines are met

• The ability to adhere to company WH&S policies ensuring a safe and productive workplace

• Diligent and consisent in completing all WHS, quality and environmental paperwork

• A desire to be part of a team that provides a high quality service to our clients

• Current unrestricted drivers’ licence

• MR licence desirable (or willing to get one)

Tasks & responsibilities

• Regularly liaising with our Landscape Construction Management team

• Run jobs up to $1M in value, usually over a 1 to 3 month period

• Liaise with our clients from commercial to government (federal, state and local council)

• Follow BOQs passed on by Landscape Construction Management team

• Order materials from suppliers taking in to consideration the lead times

• Assess timelines for a project prior to commencement, then regularly review progress

• Management of all staff and resources on site

• Completion of associated documentation on regular basis

Benefits

• Competitive package (and bonuses) are negotiable based on experience

• Vehicle (company ute/truck) with fuel paid for

• Phone (if desired)

• Laptop/Ipad (if required)